Bickleton, Nr Instow, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

Located within the sought after hamlet of Bickleton within 1.9 miles of the desirable coastal village of Instow, is this charming 4 double bedroom detached cottage sat within 0.75 acre of gardens, and offers charming character features throughout.

Entry via a porch, into a lobby space with stairs to first floor and 2 doors to the living accommodation. The dining room is a generous room and a real focal point for the house with large fireplace and wood burner. There is also a through returning to lounge. To the rear of the dining room is a kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units, sink, integrated oven, hob and space for further appliances. There is also a door through to a utility room which also houses the water filtration system and door to rear garden.

To the first floor are 4 double bedrooms, all of which are a good size with windows to the front aspect. The main bedroom is particularly impressive with triple aspect, allowing for a light and airy feel and a door leading to a balcony. There is also a large fully tiled en suite with walk-in shower enclosure, WC and his & hers wash hand basins. Also off the landing is a 4-piece family bathroom, a good size room with airing cupboard. There is also a separate WC.

Outside to the front of the property is a walled front garden area, large driveway with parking for several cars, double garage and open access to the rear. The rear garden is a generous meadow area at present and is bordered by mature trees, providing a peaceful and private outlook, with scope for a large summer house, patio area and more.

Bickleton is a very peaceful rural location surrounded by glorious North Devon countryside. However, it is by no means isolated being approx. 1.8 miles from the village of Fremington which offers village amenities including shops, medical centre, restaurant, school and bus service. Also, Instow lying on the Taw/Torridge Estuary is a desirable resort with its sandy beach is approx. 1.9 miles and offers a selection of pubs and restaurants, award winning shop/deli, post office, yacht club and is home of The North Devon Cricket Ground. To the outskirts of Instow is the Ofsted rated “Good” Instow community primary school and preschool. Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon with good road and rail network is approx. 6 miles away. Roundswell, an out of town residential/business district offering stores including Sainsbury’s is approx. 2 miles away. The North Devon Link Road is within easy reach.